Just got my Samco replacement turbo hoses. I probably should have ordered the Samco or similar clamps, but I thought the Mercedes-stamped clamps on my turbo hoses looked pristine. Question....are those the original clamps from the factory? I was surprised to see the Mercedes clamps on there, since this is the VM Motori engine, and not the Mercedes engine like in the Grand Cherokee diesel. I guess I'll do a little research to make sure these clamps will not damage the Samcos (I know Samco mentions that their clamps have rolled edges...and certain other clamps are "designed" for silicone hoses). Anyone care to chime in on this? thanks....

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David T.
**DEAD**2005 CRD Limited 4X4 - Stone White **DEAD**
116,000 miles
RRO Rockfather Deluxe Lift (OME/KYB GR-2/RRO)
GDE Eco Tune
SAMCO Sport CAC Hoses
Hayden Fan Clutch
Updated Litens Serpentine Tensioner
European Graf Water Pump
Nitro Rear Diff Cover w/Lubelocker Gasket

They won't damage them, they are actually better than most OEM hose clamps.

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Silver 2006 KJ 2.8L CRD Limited:
GDE ECO Tune / Fumoto Valve / E-Tecno GX3123 7v Glow Plugs / 2nd Gen Fuel Head / Mishimoto RED Hoses / Rockers/Lifters @ 114k / Hayden FC + 11 Blade Nylon / Sears P1 Battery / Transgo 45RFE-HD2 Reprogramming Kit / Timken Front Bearings

Daimler at some point owned vm motori. In fact I believe it owned Detroit diesel that owned vm motori. Daimler also owned Chrysler, which I think contributed to development of the GC diesel with Mercedes engine and liberty with vm motori. Now I believe vm motori is owned by fiat, like Chrysler. I bet we'll see lots of magneti marelli stuff under the hood of Jeeps...

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2005 kj CRD, samco, suncoast tc, provent, Kennedy lift pump, GDE ECO full torque, 2nd gen filter head, 245/70/16 a/t tires, mopar light bar, fumoto oil valve, OEM Skid Plates, ARB Front bumper and HD OME, tru cool LPD47391 40k GVW tranny cooler (stock cooler delete), FF Dynamics e-fan and shroud, rocker arms replaced, HDS2 190F thermostat.